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The Lowdown
by Matt Silverman
A podcast on the film industry, from the underbelly of LA, animal style, with a strawberry milkshake.
Episodes
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The Lowdown - Episode 19 - Film Reporter Jeff Sneider
After graduating from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, Sneider moved to LA and began writing for Variety. Currently a film reporter at TheWrap, he has also written for MTV Movies Blog, Hollywood Life, Washington Square News and the Colorado Springs Independent. On this episode, Sneider talks about...
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The Lowdown - Episode 19 - VP @ Ritchie/Wigram Prod. Jeff Ludwig
New Jersey native Jeff Ludwig has worked in Hollywood for over seven years at companies such as The Firm, Anonymous Content, and Lionsgate. Ludwig currently presides as Vice President over at Guy Ritchie's production company, Ritchie/Wigram Productions. On this episode of The Lowdown, Ludwig...
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The Lowdown - Episode 18 - Writer/Director Ryan Landels
Writer/Director Ryan Landels has traversed the land of short films, commercials, and features garnering attention throughout them all. He’s staked a place in the online arena, working on The LXD – The Legion Of Extraordinary Dancers, the Streamy-winning show Masterclass, as well as producing and...
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The Lowdown - Episode 17 - Architectural Designer Nick Kinney
Nick Kinney is an architectural designer based in Los Angeles. From 3D animation on projects like the Jurassic Park 3D logo, to designing the giant astronaut at Coachella 2014, Nick and his company NKdsgn provide a bountiful of design expertise. On this episode, Nick talks about his background as…
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The Lowdown - Episode 16 - Producer/Director Jason Baum
Jason Baum is an LA based Director/Producer who has produced music videos for Arcade Fire, Childish Gambino, Ellie Goulding, Cut Copy and more. On this episode of The Lowdown, Jason talks about being both a director and producer, how he got into producing and sheds some light on his latest video...
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The Lowdown - Episode 15 - Writer Jake Emanuel
Jake Emanuel, along with writing partner WIllie Block, are LA-based writers who most recently were apart of the writing room for the FX show Chozen. On this episode of The Lowdown, Jake discusses how he landed Chozen, his first day in the writer's room, and what it's like working with a…
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The Lowdown - Episode 14 - Writer Willie Block
Willie Block, along with writing partner Jake Emanuel, are LA-based writers who most recently wrapped on Season 1 of the FX animated series Chozen. On this episode of The Lowdown, Willie discusses his journey into television, from writing on spec, to attaining representation, through booking…
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The Lowdown - Episode 13 - Steadicam Op/DP David Shawl
David Shawl is an an award winning Cinematographer and Steadicam Operator in Los Angeles. He is a member of the International Cinematographers Guild - IATSE Local 600, the Society of Camera Operators (SOC), the Steadicam Operators Association, the Steadicam Guild, and is SCUBA Certified. His...
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The Lowdown - Episode 12 - Andrew Spieler (Filmmaker/AD)
A Boston native, Andrew earned his BFA as a Writer/Director from the SUNY Purchase Film Conservatory before earning his MFA in Directing from the American Film Institute. His graduate thesis short "The Response" won First Place at the Student BAFTA/ LA Awards and was a Blue Panel Finalist for the...
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The Lowdown - Episode 11 - Tony Piantedosi (Director of Acquisitions & Development)
Tony Piantedosi has been with Premiere Entertainment Group since January 2013. Formerly Director of Development at Televix Entertainment, he oversees all feature film development and acquisitions for PEG. Piantedosi grew up in Boston, where he graduated cum laude from Northeastern University…
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The Lowdown - Episode 10 - Zach Donohue (Writer/Director)
Zach Donohue is an upstate NY born/LA based writer/director whose first feature The Den was released by IFC Midnight on March 14th, 2014 and is currently available to rent on iTunes and VOD. Zach spends his days working as an assistant, and his nights pounding out a new script for his second…
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The Lowdown - Episode 9 - Brett Pawlak (Director of Photography)
Brett Pawlak has projects ranging from music videos with Bruno Mars, commercials for McDonalds, Ford, and Mercedes, a web series for the Halo, and the features I Am Not A Hipster, Short Term 12, and the soon to be released Hellion. In this episode of the Lowdown, Brett talks about his favorite...
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The Lowdown - Episode 8 - Travis Baker (Writer/Director)
Travis Baker is a Jersey-born, LA-based writer/director whose first film, Mischief Night, will be released by Lionsgate and After Dark Films on May 20th, 2014. He is also a screenwriter with various projects set up around town, including scripts with Zoe Saldana and Mark Wahlberg attached. In…
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The Lowdown - Episode 7 - Ryan Kohler (Producer)
Ryan Kohler produces commercials, branded content, web sketches, music videos, photo shoots and more. He was also a producer on Sarah Silverman's new HBO special We Are Miracles. In episode 7 of The Lowdown, Ryan discusses what it's like working with various types of directors, tricks for pulling...
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The Lowdown - Episode 6 - Keto Shimizu (Writer)
Keto worked in feature post-production on The Spirit, TRON: Legacy, and Clash of the Titans before switching to her dream job of television writing. She started on NBC's short-lived show The Cape, spent two seasons on Syfy's Being Human, and now writes for the CW's DC Comics adaptation, Arrow. In...
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The Lowdown - Episode 5 - Ian Midgley (Director/Cinematographer)
Ian Midgley has been working in Los Angeles in music video, commercial, and television for seven years and has toured the subcultures of America through his activist-minded documentary work. While completing his first feature documentary, The Spark, he is continuing to create web content aimed at...
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The Lowdown - Episode 4 - Julian Higgins (Writer/Director)
Writer/Director Julian Higgins' short films have screened worldwide and won numerous awards, including two Student Emmys and the gold medal Student Academy Award. He made his TV directorial debut with one of the final episodes of House M.D., and is currently developing both feature and television...
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The Lowdown - Episode 3 - Jason Zone Fisher
Jason Zone Fisher has hosted and produced successful TV shows, web series and viral content for major brands including Skype, Gillette, Butterfinger and more. In this episode, Fisher discusses his documentary Swing State, how to schmooze during an NBA finals game, and working with Gillette. For...
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The Lowdown - Episode 2 - Lex Halaby (Writer/Director)
Los Angeles based writer/director Lex Halaby has directed music videos for a slew of artists including Islands, Piranhas Club and Train and commercials for Microsoft, Nickelodeon, Mobeam and more. On Episode 2 of The Lowdown Lex discusses his diverse portfolio, from music videos, commercials and...
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The Lowdown - Episode 1 - John Corser (Producer)
Producer John Corser talks about cost vs. value pertaining to screenplays, working on branded content, the perils of having a diverse resume ad more. Check out John's work at: www.Corser.com www.FilmUtah.org
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How many episodes does The Lowdown have?
The Lowdown currently has 20 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is The Lowdown about?
A podcast on the film industry, from the underbelly of LA, animal style, with a strawberry milkshake.
How often does The Lowdown release new episodes?
The Lowdown has 20 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts The Lowdown?
The Lowdown is created and hosted by Matt Silverman.
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